Job description

Job responsibilities

The core Band 5 rotations cover the following clinical areas:

• Stroke: Providing hyper acute and acute rehabilitation working to national stroke metrics and using a range of neuro-rehabilitation approaches
• Frailty Assessment Unit/Older Persons Medicine: Working as part of the MDT to provide a holistic approach to management on the frailty ward as well as across our general medical wards including functional and cognitive assessments to increase independence and quality of life
• Acute Medicine/Neurology: Working with the neurology MDT providing specialist input to patients admitted with acute neurological conditions. Also assessing and supporting our palliative patients providing specialist skills to enhance the quality of life for this client group
• Cardiology/Respiratory/General Surgery: Providing specialist surgical management and enhancing patients surgical pathway to reduce complications and increase independence, and working as part of the MDT to provide specialist respiratory management within the Acute Medical wards using a range of respiratory skills
• Early Intervention Team: Working within Accident and Emergency and the Emergency Assessment and Discharge Unit to facilitate early supported discharge and prevent unnecessary admissions
• Orthopaedics: Working to deliver acute, holistic management for a range of trauma including femoral fracture and spinal cord injury. This includes cognitive assessment and management, functional assessment and physical rehabilitation within an integrated team
• Paediatrics

We offer:

• Training and development opportunities
• Preceptorship during your first year
• Protected CPD time
• Generous annual leave: 27 days on appointment, 29 days after five years service, and 33 days after 10 years service
• NHS pension scheme
• NHS discounts
• Salary Sacrifice car scheme
• Employee celebration - regular staff awards
• International peer support group and celebration events
• Neurodiversity support
• Health and Wellbeing Service, including counselling, physiotherapy, mental health, and menopause support etc.
• Career pathway development, supportive PDP to help you achieve your goals
• Social events
• Long service recognition
• Occupational Therapy specific training in an integrated therapy department
• Recruitment support
• Excellent maternity package

Please see the attached Job Description for more details of the main duties and responsibilities of the role.

Please watch the following videos for an insight into our Integrated Therapies Department:

Landscape version: https://youtu.be/tklpzav7UrU

Portrait version:https://youtube.com/shorts/U4lwU9T1wKA?feature=share

Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential

• Achieved or working towards a Degree/MSc in Occupational Therapy
• Current Health Care Professions Council registration/or soon to be applied for post-graduating

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Previous Band 5 experience/student placements or working areas relevant to post, e.g. frail elderly, orthopaedics, rehabilitation setting, admission avoidance and discharge planning, community working and must include acute NHS placements
• Enthusiasm for Band 5 post working within community and hospital settings
• Awareness of clinical governance and evidence-based practice and its implications for occupational therapy

Skills, Abilities and Competencies

Essential

• Good communication skills, able to build rapport and empathy
• Demonstration of ability to act independently/on own initiative and have the ability to know when to ask for help. Acute hospitals are high pressure environments and the ability to cope in this environment is essential
• Problem solving/analytical skills
• Team working skills (evidence of multidisciplinary team working)
• Proactive and self-directed in learning
• Role requires the ability to travel within the Great Yarmouth and Waveney area. Must hold a full current driving licence or be able to make own travelling arrangements to fulfil the duties of the post, including visits to patients' homes with and without patients, delivery of equipment etc.
• Physically fit and able to comply with Trust Manual Handling Guidelines

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

James Paget University Hospital

Lowestoft Road

Gorleston

NR31 6LA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.jpaget.nhs.uk/work-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job title:General Practitioner

Location:Mollison Way Surgery

Salary:Up to £108,500 FTE depending on experience

Hours:6 sessions per week (Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday)

Help us to deliver great primary care by improving access, outcomes and patient experience.

At Operose Health, we delivery local primary care, at scale. It is our purpose to improve access, outcomes and patient experience. Our colleagues live our values and our empowered to be the best they can be for our patients, and each other because we CARE.

Caring

We listen and through compassion, understanding and a willingness to keep an open mind, we support and empower people to have a healthier future.

Ambitious

Through determination and our passion for transforming the patient experience, we continue to redefine and revolutionise the future of primary care.

Resourceful

Creative, agile, with a devotion for lifelong learning, we go above and beyond to improve the quality of our services.

Excellence

We strive to do the best we can do and be the best we can be for our patients, employees and NHS partners.

As a valued member of the Operose Health team, your key duties will include:

• To deliver high quality clinical care to the patients registered and attending the GP surgery and to work closely with the clinical leads and local practice team to support the delivery of the surgeries operational plan.
• You will strive to maintain qualify within the practice ensuring participation in clinical governance activity and contribute to the improvement in qualify health outcomes through audit and the Quality and Outcomes Framework and contributing to the practice achieving other qualify standards to include CQC standards.
• To provide clinical care to patients as described in the job plan and in line with the total triage model. This will include consultation sessions (both in person and by video), telephone triage, correspondence, results, medication reviews and prescription signing and other clinical administration,safeguarding lead, medicals, reports, home visits, surgery meetings and on-call (excluding out of hours).
• To adhere to the highest personal and professional standards as set out by the GMC and to put individual patient care as your priority.
• Working with the Practice Manager and site clinical lead to support the development, delivery and review of the surgery action plan including list growth, patient satisfaction levels, QOF, enhanced services, KPI targets, resource profile and cost management.

What we look for in new colleagues:

• Current registration with GMC and NHS performers list and engaged in regular clinical work.
• An experienced doctor with GP accreditation - MRCGP examination or equivalent experience.
• Clear commitment to delivering quality and patient focused services.
• Sound knowledge of QOF, LCS, DES, CQUINs and use of appropriate coding.
• Ideally have a working knowledge of clinical systems such as SystmOne or EMISweb.

How well support you:

• Annual salary of up to £108,500 depending on experience and £11,000 per session for newly qualified GPs.
• Full indemnity cover.
• Six weeks annual leave and one week study leave pro rata.
• Support for SPIN fellowship applications.
• Support with a Tier 2 visa if required, subject to approval by the GMC and GP Performers List.
• Full financial and practical support to become F2 supervisor/GP Trainer with associated income benefits.
• The benefits of working with an at scale provider of primary care means that we lots of opportunities for our colleagues to specialise and develop.
• Car benefit scheme specialising in electric vehicles.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Travel season ticket loans
• Discount cards.
• Employee wellbeing services including free yoga videos and employee wellbeing app.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Current registration with GMC and NHS performers list and engaged in regular clinical work. An experienced doctor with GP accreditation - MRCGP examination or equivalent experience.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Operose Health

Address

Operose Health

Harrow

HA8 5QL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.operosehealth.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job title:General Practitioner

Location:Kings Road Medical Centre

Salary:£12,000 per annum per session

Hours:6 sessions per week; Mondays & Fridays (required) plus either Wednesday or Thursday

Help us to deliver great primary care by improving access, outcomes and patient experience.

At Operose Health, we delivery local primary care, at scale. It is our purpose to improve access, outcomes and patient experience. Our colleagues live our values and our empowered to be the best they can be for our patients, and each other because we CARE.

Caring

We listen and through compassion, understanding and a willingness to keep an open mind, we support and empower people to have a healthier future.

Ambitious

Through determination and our passion for transforming the patient experience, we continue to redefine and revolutionise the future of primary care.

Resourceful

Creative, agile, with a devotion for lifelong learning, we go above and beyond to improve the quality of our services.

Excellence

We strive to do the best we can do and be the best we can be for our patients, employees and NHS partners.

As a valued member of the Operose Health team, your key duties will include:

• To deliver high quality clinical care to the patients registered and attending the GP surgery and to work closely with the clinical leads and local practice team to support the delivery of the surgeries operational plan.
• You will strive to maintain qualify within the practice ensuring participation in clinical governance activity and contribute to the improvement in qualify health outcomes through audit and the Quality and Outcomes Framework and contributing to the practice achieving other qualify standards to include CQC standards.
• To provide clinical care to patients as described in the job plan and in line with the total triage model. This will include consultation sessions (both in person and by video), telephone triage, correspondence, results, medication reviews and prescription signing and other clinical administration,safeguarding lead, medicals, reports, home visits, surgery meetings and on-call (excluding out of hours).
• To adhere to the highest personal and professional standards as set out by the GMC and to put individual patient care as your priority.
• Working with the Practice Manager and site clinical lead to support the development, delivery and review of the surgery action plan including list growth, patient satisfaction levels, QOF, enhanced services, KPI targets, resource profile and cost management.

What we look for in new colleagues:

• Current registration with GMC and NHS performers list and engaged in regular clinical work.
• An experienced doctor with GP accreditation - MRCGP examination or equivalent experience.
• Clear commitment to delivering quality and patient focused services.
• Sound knowledge of QOF, LCS, DES, CQUINs and use of appropriate coding.
• Ideally have a working knowledge of clinical systems such as SystmOne or EMISweb.

How well support you:

• Annual salary of up to £112,500 depending on experience and £11,000 per session for newly qualified GPs.
• Full indemnity cover.
• Six weeks annual leave and one week study leave pro rata.
• Support for SPIN fellowship applications.
• Support with a Tier 2 visa if required, subject to approval by the GMC and GP Performers List.
• Full financial and practical support to become F2 supervisor/GP Trainer with associated income benefits.
• The benefits of working with an at scale provider of primary care means that we lots of opportunities for our colleagues to specialise and develop.
• Car benefit scheme specialising in electric vehicles.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Travel season ticket loans
• Discount cards.
• Employee wellbeing services including free yoga videos and employee wellbeing app.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Current registration with GMC and NHS performers list and engaged in regular clinical work. An experienced doctor with GP accreditation - MRCGP examination or equivalent experience. Clear commitment to delivering quality and patient focused services.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Operose Health

Address

Operose Health

London

SW10 0UD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.operosehealth.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job title:General Practitioner

Location:The Randolph Surgery

Salary:£11,500 per session per annum

Hours: 6 sessions per week (Tuesday, Thursday and Friday)

Help us to deliver great primary care by improving access, outcomes and patient experience.

At Operose Health, we delivery local primary care, at scale. It is our purpose to improve access, outcomes and patient experience. Our colleagues live our values and our empowered to be the best they can be for our patients, and each other because we CARE.

Caring

We listen and through compassion, understanding and a willingness to keep an open mind, we support and empower people to have a healthier future.

Ambitious

Through determination and our passion for transforming the patient experience, we continue to redefine and revolutionise the future of primary care.

Resourceful

Creative, agile, with a devotion for lifelong learning, we go above and beyond to improve the quality of our services.

Excellence

We strive to do the best we can do and be the best we can be for our patients, employees and NHS partners.

As a valued member of the Operose Health team, your key duties will include:

• To deliver high quality clinical care to the patients registered and attending the GP surgery and to work closely with the clinical leads and local practice team to support the delivery of the surgeries operational plan.
• You will strive to maintain qualify within the practice ensuring participation in clinical governance activity and contribute to the improvement in qualify health outcomes through audit and the Quality and Outcomes Framework and contributing to the practice achieving other qualify standards to include CQC standards.
• To provide clinical care to patients as described in the job plan and in line with the total triage model. This will include consultation sessions (both in person and by video), telephone triage, correspondence, results, medication reviews and prescription signing and other clinical administration,safeguarding lead, medicals, reports, home visits, surgery meetings and on-call (excluding out of hours).
• To adhere to the highest personal and professional standards as set out by the GMC and to put individual patient care as your priority.
• Working with the Practice Manager and site clinical lead to support the development, delivery and review of the surgery action plan including list growth, patient satisfaction levels, QOF, enhanced services, KPI targets, resource profile and cost management.

What we look for in new colleagues:

• Current registration with GMC and NHS performers list and engaged in regular clinical work.
• An experienced doctor with GP accreditation - MRCGP examination or equivalent experience.
• Clear commitment to delivering quality and patient focused services.
• Sound knowledge of QOF, LCS, DES, CQUINs and use of appropriate coding.
• Ideally have a working knowledge of clinical systems such as SystmOne or EMISweb.

How well support you:

• Annual salary of up to £112,500 depending on experience and £11,000 per session for newly qualified GPs.
• Full indemnity cover.
• Six weeks annual leave and one week study leave pro rata.
• Support for SPIN fellowship applications.
• Support with a Tier 2 visa if required, subject to approval by the GMC and GP Performers List.
• Full financial and practical support to become F2 supervisor/GP Trainer with associated income benefits.
• The benefits of working with an at scale provider of primary care means that we lots of opportunities for our colleagues to specialise and develop.
• Car benefit scheme specialising in electric vehicles.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Travel season ticket loans
• Discount cards.
• Employee wellbeing services including free yoga videos and employee wellbeing app.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Current registration with GMC and NHS performers list, experienced doctor with GP accreditation - MRCGP examination or equivalent experience.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Operose Health

Address

Operose Health

Maida Vale

W9 1NH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.operosehealth.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job responsibilities

The post holder must work as part of a team, have the ability to organise and prioritise their own workload on a day to day basis, and observe strict rules about confidentiality at all times. They must also know the limits of their own capabilities and seek direction from a GP.

They must have previous experience of working in primary care and proficiency in managing long term conditions. In addition you will be required to undertake full treatment room duties, including immunisations, dressings, removal of sutures, cervical smear taking and anti-coagulation. Experience in additional areas including travel immunisations and family planning are desirable.

Working strictly in accordance with specific practice or national guidelines, the Practice Nurse will assist the practice clinical team in the provision and delivery of prescribed programmes of patient care.

The post holder must maintain registration with NMC, maintaining its Code of Conduct to protect the public through professional standards. Fulfil their learning requirements.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide efficient, professional nursing care to patients

• Manage chronic diseases e.g. Hypertension, Asthma, COPD. Developing an integrated approach to chronic diseases within the Primary Health Care Team and being actively involved in their clinical management.

• Carry out immunisation clinics and associated admin

• Carry out travel immunisation clinics and associated admin.

• Undertake preventative and treatment clinics for the general nursing care of patients including dressings, removal of sutures, ECGs, and blood pressures.

• Undertake wound management (e.g. leg ulcers)

• Provide a comprehensive vaccination service

• Provide nursing care in minor injuries

• Provide a cervical smear service, family planning information and advice

• Health promotion activities like NHS health checks and smokestop.

• Ear syringing is performed at the practice.

• Maintain clinical areas and equipment, sterilisation of instruments, stock control, drugs and sundry items

• Keep accurate, contemporaneous records, both written and electronic

• Establish diagnoses to set protocols (e.g. BP, blood tests, ECG recordings etc)

• Participate in clinical call and recall systems and record results

• Undertake clinical audits and assist with administration of recalls

• Perform other clinical tasks as trained and agreed to meet the needs of the practice

• Be involved in identifying practice clinical needs

• Perform any other tasks within the skills of the post holder

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration.

Application Process

If you have any questions regarding the post, please contact Dr Harding at [email protected] or 01747 840226.

Please apply with a CV and covering letter to the surgery.

Please do not apply via NHS Jobs.

We will not be conversing with recruitment agencies regarding this post.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered nurse
• Experience:
• Experience of working in a primary care environment
• Experience of working as a practice nurse or community nurse Experience of chronic disease management,
• Experience of infection prevention and control measures and CQC
• Clinical Knowledge & Skills
• Wound care/removal of sutures and staples
• ECGs
• Venepuncture
• New patient medicals
• Chaperone procedure
• Travel medicine
• Diabetes
• COPD
• Hypertension
• Asthma
• CHD
• Immunisations (routine, childhood and travel)
• Womens health (cervical cytology, contraception, etc.) Understanding the importance of evidence based practice
• Broad knowledge of clinical governance
• Ability to record accurate clinical notes
• Ability to work within own scope of practice and understand when to refer to GPs

Desirable

• Post graduate diploma or degree (Primary Care)
• Spirometry
• Awareness of issues within the wider health arena.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Silton Surgery

Address

Gillingham Road

Silton

Gillingham

Dorset

SP8 5DF

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.siltonsurgery.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.

Person Specification

Education & professional qualifications

Essential

• Eligibility to work at the level of a senior trainee, post-CCT fellow, or equivalent
• Current full GMC Registration
• MRCOG or equivalent

Experience

Essential

• Training in General Gynaecological surgery, including Diagnostic laparoscopy and hysteroscopy
• Previous scanning experience - preferable with gynaecology service
• Basic knowledge of gnyaecology cancer pathway, including an understanding of the NICE guidelines, diagnostic pathways, and multidisciplinary approaches to care.

Desirable

• Participation in clinical research or audit projects, ideally related to gynaecology, minimally invasive surgery, or endometriosis care
• Interest or experience in teaching or mentoring junior trainees or medical students.

Skills and aptitudes

Essential

• Basic competency in diagnostic laparoscopy and hysteroscopy, with a willingness to advance to operative procedures under supervision
• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team
• Sound clinical judgment and decision-making skills, appropriate to level of training
• Awareness of patient-centered approaches in the management of complex conditions such as suspected gynaecological cancers, including the importance of addressing physical, psychological, and quality-of-life aspects.

Personal Qualities & attributes

Essential

• Strong commitment to learning and professional development in gynaecology cancer service.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills for interaction with patients, families, and colleagues
• Evidence of involvement in clinical governance activities, such as audits, quality improvement initiatives, or risk management

Desirable

• Motivation: Enthusiasm for developing skills in minimally invasive gynaecological surgery
• Adaptability: Willingness to embrace new learning opportunities in a structured and supportive clinical environment.
• Collaboration: Ability to foster a positive and respectful team dynamic.
• Commitment to Excellence: Dedication to delivering high-quality care and improving outcomes for patients
• Patient-Centered Approach: Understanding the diverse needs of patients with conditions such as endometriosis, including the importance of holistic care and patient advocacy.
• Resilience: Capacity to manage the demands of a busy clinical and surgical service while maintaining professionalism

Royal Free shared commitments

Essential

• Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust shared commitments

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Free Hospital

Pond Street

Hampstead

NW3 2QG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Equality and diversity:

The post-holder will support the equality, diversity and rights of patients, carers and colleagues, to include:

Acting in a way that recognises the importance of peoples rights, interpreting them in a way that is consistent with practice procedures and policies, and current legislation

Respecting the privacy, dignity, needs and beliefs of patients, carers and colleagues

Behaving in a manner which is welcoming to and of the individual, is non-judgemental and respects their circumstances, feelings, priorities and rights

Personal/Professional development:

The post-holder will participate in any training programme implemented by the practice as part of this employment, such training to include:

Participation in an annual individual performance review, including taking responsibility for maintaining a record of own personal and/or professional development

Taking responsibility for own development, learning and performance and demonstrating skills and activities to others who are undertaking similar work

Quality:

The post-holder will strive to maintain quality within the practice, and will:

Alert other team members to issues of quality and risk

Assess own performance and take accountability for own actions, either directly or under supervision

Contribute to the effectiveness of the team by reflecting on own and team activities and making suggestions on ways to improve and enhance the teams performance

Work effectively with individuals in other agencies to meet patients needs

Effectively manage own time, workload and resources

Communication:

The post-holder should recognize the importance of effective communication within the team and will strive to:

• Communicate effectively with other team members
• Communicate effectively with patients and carers
• Recognise peoples needs for alternative methods of communication and respond accordingly

Contribution of the Implementation of Services:

The post-holder will

• Apply practice policies, standards and guidance
• Discuss with other members of the team how the policies, standards and guidelines will affect own work
• Participate in audit where appropriate

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• - Previous experience working in GP practice or in NHS as a HCA
• - Good time management

Desirable

• - Familiar with SystmOne or similar software
• - Good communication skills
• - Works well independently and as a team

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

Foundry Healthcare Lewes

Address

River Lodge Surgery

Malling Street

Lewes

East Sussex

BN72RD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.foundryhealthcarelewes.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Your responsibilities will include:-

Accountability for the safe, effective delivery of high clinical standards of care and patient satisfaction

Assess the care needs of patients and develop a programme of care which is evaluated and amended as appropriate

Embrace and promote trust values and behaviours required to deliver an excellent patient and staffexperience, ensuring patient satisfaction and staff retention.

Share knowledge and learning with peers and students using skills in mentorship and clinical supervision to ensure competencies are maintained.

Using effective communication with patients and relatives to maximise productivity as well as maintain high standards of patient led care.

Ensuring that your Professional Revalidation demonstrates new knowledge, innovations and evidence based practice

You will be required to work variable hours including nights, evenings, weekends and bank holidays.

Please also see attached Job description and person specifications.

Person Specification

Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours

Essential

• Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust values and behavioural framework

Training &Qualifications

Essential

• NMC Registered Adult Nurse
• Diploma in health/nursing-related studies
• Enhanced CRB clearance.
• Completion of the Critical Care National Lead Nurses (CC3N) Steps Competencies Level 1, or willing to work towards.

Desirable

• Degree in health related studies or equivalent academic standard
• Formal Teaching or Mentoring qualification.
• An accredited postgraduate Critical Care Nursing course at either Level 6 or 7.
• Completion of the Critical Care National Lead Nurses (CC3N) Steps competencies, Levels 2 and 3.
• Completion of the Critical Care National Lead Nurses (CC3N) Bolt-on competencies in either Burns, Neuro, or Maternity.

Communication and Relationship skills

Essential

• Demonstrate effective written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrate clear communication in high-pressure situations, such as medical emergencies.
• Recognition of own level of competence and limitations and able to communicate these to senior staff and seek help when needed.

Desirable

• Demonstration of team working and ability to work within a team
• Aware of human factors in clinical practice and how these can affect clinical outcomes.

Analytical and Judgement Skills

Essential

• Ability to identify own learning needs and proactively work to address these in line with the local or national competency frameworks
• Demonstrate an ability to assess, plan, deliver, prioritise and evaluate complex patient care
• Ability to analyse a large amount of complex clinical data and make sound clinical decisions when needed, and seek support from senior staff.
• Ability to apply a wide range of evidence-based critical or acute care skills in patient care.
• Ability to study at the degree and master's level to achieve necessary post-graduate qualifications
• Ability to work within a highly simulated environment while maintaining focus.

Desirable

• Demonstrate a knowledge of current issues related to Critical Care Services with the NHS.
• Awareness of change management within the NHS and personal roles and responsibilities in support of such programmes.

Physical skills

Essential

• Dexterity and accuracy in undertaking complex clinical skills in confined spaces.
• Ability to work within a highly simulated environment while maintaining focus.
• Competent use of a wide range of complex medical equipment.
• Able to undertake patient manual handling manoeuvres and non-patient manual handling manoeuvres. Including complex techniques such as proning, management of patients with unstable spinal injuries and transfer of complex critically ill patients from the unit to receive care or treatment
• Ability to undertake such moving and handling procedures regularly throughout a shift.
• Demonstrate ability to use a wide range of IT software, including Office 365 and electronic patient record software

Experience

Essential

• 6 months of experience caring for acutely unwell, unstable adult patients in an acute hospital setting, undertaken within the last 12 months.
• Experience using electronic patient record systems and EPMA systems
• Experience using a wide range of medical devices and technology.
• Experience working in a large team, ensuring high-quality nursing care.
• Experience in managing medical emergencies, ensuring effective teamwork.
• Experience learning and education through both high and low fidelity simulation programmes

Desirable

• 18 months post-registration critical care experience, caring for both Level 2 and 3 patients.
• Experience in delivering complex organ support, including artificial ventilation, Blood Pressure augmentation, Renal replacement therapy, etc.
• Experience in teaching and mentoring learners within the clinical area.
• Demonstrate an involvement in link nurse or project work

Planning and organisation skills

Essential

• Demonstrate an ability to prioritise own workload and recognise, prioritise and respond appropriately to urgent and emergency situations.
• Demonstrate ability to support the wider MDT with the coordination of patient care within the team.
• Demonstrate ability to manage own time to ensure achievement of role-specific training and competency achievement.

Desirable

• Formal Project or Quality Improvement training or experience.

Other requirements specific to the role (eg be able to drive or work shifts)

Essential

• Positive approach to working within other units across critical care at short notice.
• Ability to travel between campuses at short notice 7 days a week.
• Ability to work a wide range of shifts, including long days, Night duty, weekend and bank holidays.
• Ability to work a minimum of 23hrs/ week
• Ability to care for a patient in an emotionally stressful, traumatic situation, including withdrawal of life-sustaining care, and seeking support when needed.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trusts

Address

Cross site

Derby Road

Nottingham

NG7 2UH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.nuh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Your Role and Responsibilities

As a Healthcare Assistant, you will work within your competence and under agreed clinical protocols to support safe, effective and patient-centred care across the service.

Your day-to-day will include:

Patient Observations and Procedures: Undertaking and accurately recording routine observations and procedures for which you are trained, including blood pressure, pulse, temperature, height, weight, BMI, urinalysis, venepuncture, ECGs, peak flow readings and other physiological measurements.

Health Checks and Long-Term Conditions: Supporting new-patient and NHS health checks and helping the clinical team provide proactive care for patients living with long-term conditions.

Health Promotion: Offering appropriate information and practical support around healthy lifestyles, smoking, exercise, diet, self-management and access to relevant external services.

Clinical Support: Supporting the nursing and medical teams with dressings, clinical observations, minor surgery, LARC procedures, nebulisation therapy and other delegated activities within your training and competence.

Vaccinations: Administering influenza, shingles and pneumococcal vaccinations under indirect supervision where appropriately trained and where a valid Patient Specific Direction is in place.

Clinical Environment: Preparing and maintaining clinical rooms and equipment, keeping stock areas clean and organised, and ensuring rooms are appropriately stocked and ready for use.

Safety and Infection Prevention: Following infection prevention and control standards, supporting emergency equipment checks and maintaining cold-chain records, including daily fridge-temperature monitoring.

Teamwork and Patient Experience: Working closely with the wider multidisciplinary team, maintaining patient privacy and dignity, protecting confidentiality and supporting reception duties where required.

What We Are Looking For

We are looking for a compassionate and reliable Healthcare Assistant who is comfortable working with patients, follows clinical guidance carefully and contributes positively to a busy multidisciplinary team.

You will ideally bring:

• Previous experience working as a Healthcare Assistant or in a patient-facing healthcare role.
• Experience supporting patients with minor illness or within a primary care environment.
• Training and competence in relevant clinical observations and procedures, or a willingness to develop these skills.
• An NVQ Level 1 healthcare qualification or another relevant healthcare qualification would be desirable.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships with patients and colleagues.
• A clear understanding of confidentiality, patient dignity, infection prevention and safe working practices.
• Good organisation, accuracy and attention to detail.
• The ability to manage your time and workload effectively in a busy environment.
• Confidence using clinical systems and general computer applications.
• A proactive, flexible and positive approach, with a genuine interest in developing your professional and clinical skills.
• Experience using NHS or primary care systems, supporting clinical audit, mentoring colleagues or contributing to clinical governance would be advantageous.
• Most importantly, you will be someone who puts people first, works well with others and is committed to providing safe, respectful and compassionate care.

Person Specification

Experience

Desirable

• Experience in minor illness
• Experience of working productively in a high pressured environment
• Experience of working effectively as part of a team
• Understanding of NHS processes/systems
• Strong computer literacy

Qualifications

Desirable

• NVQ Level 1 Healthcare qualification

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

OneMedicalGroup

Address

2 Irnham Rd, Minehead

Minehead

TA24 5DL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.onemedicalgroup.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Responsibilities and key result areas to include:

1. Vision, Strategy and Business development

• The post holder will be an integral member of workforce planning and service development ensuring appropriate staffing levels are maintained. They will work closely with modality leads and senior management to identify vacancies and support the recruitment process via TRAC.
• Identifying workforce gaps, acting on planned and unplanned absence to ensure service delivery is maintained and escalated where necessary.
• To be the first point of contact for all Medical Rotas queries. Provide advice and guidance as necessary. Filter calls, correspondence and enquiries in an appropriate professional manner, using judgement and discretion where necessary. Only refer complex matters to relevant team leads.
• Identify and highlight opportunities to make improvements to the clinical rotas that will improve patient experience, support our workforce, and reduce pressure on the services.
• To be responsible for maintaining accurate and up to date rotas for the medical teams. Ensuring established number of staff are working on every shift. This includes correct band/grade are working and appropriate shift leader scheduled to work.
• To be responsible for creating, maintaining, accurate and up to date rotas for the Clinical Imaging Assistant (CIA) teams. Ensuring established number of staff are working on every shift; covering all required scanning rooms accordingly. This includes correct band/grade for different areas as appropriate.
• Ensure shifts are updated on the Healthroster system daily to reflect actual hours worked to support with Payroll.
• To act on own initiative with day-to-day trouble shooting when for example, sickness is reported, or unexpected cancellation of shifts. This may necessitate reassignment of staff according to local guidelines and if necessary, escalate to Service Manager.
• Recording and reporting of sickness absence for clinical staff. Manage sickness line and relay information to the relevant staffing group as necessary.
• Provide reports on rotas as requested.
• Any other business as required by Head of Radiology, Operations Manager, Radiology Assistant Service Manager, Senior Radiology Directorate Administrator, or the Admin Manager.

2. Leadership, Culture and Values and People

• The post holder will be expected to uphold the CARES values and develop working relationships with multi - disciplinary teams.
• Manage the Healthroster to provide an efficient and real time status.
• Provide first-line support to application-level problems and questions.
• To be responsible for all complaints and queries in relation to rota Coordination.

3. Governance, Quality and Performance

• Accurate recording of annual leave and sickness absence is essential to produce a data report for clinical governance and weekly performance meetings.
• Produce regular information/reports. Gather information using both internal resources and local data, produce accurate data and present as requested.
• Liaise with the senior team to support planning and scheduling. Proactively identify potential staffing risks relating to adequate cover.
• Respond to queries in a timely manner.

All staff have a responsibility to report all clinical and non-clinical accidents or incidents promptly and when requested to, co-operate with any investigation undertaken.

4. Communication and Partnership Working

• The post holder will compile / produce a duty roster for all levels of radiographers, radiologists and CIAs ensuring that there is an adequate skill mix and job plans are adhered to.
• The roster will be distributed in a timely manner to maximise efficiency and facilitate service requirements.
• Maintain and update accurate contact numbers for all staff groups and ensure this is uploaded onto the Major Incident Call Out List for the Trust.
• Accept delegation from senior staff, prioritise own workload and ensure effective time management strategies are embedded in own practice.

5. Financial health

• To ensure efficient use of resources
• The post holder will ensure compliance with monitor capped rates including the Pan London rates. They will be expected to produce accurate data for analysis of bank, agency and locum usage to enable the senior management team to reduce agency spend.

This job description may be reviewed in the light of change in service needs and developments. Any changes will be fully discussed with the post-holder.

Person Specification

Essential Criteria

Essential

• Minimum of 5 GCSE's to include English, Maths and computer science at C grade or above or equivalent experience
• Experience of using E-roster
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written with the ability to communicate at all levels and across a variety of staffing group with negotiating and persuasive skills
• Ability to communicate effectively at all levels.
• Use of Microsoft applications

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Employer details

Employer name

The Hillingdon Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The Hillingdon Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Uxbridge

UB8 3WS

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.thh.nhs.uk/index.php (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please read the attached Applicant Pack prior to completing your application form to find out more information.

Please download a copy of the Job Description and Person Specification located under the Supporting documents heading to read more about the advertised role.

As part of making your application we encourage you to review the Trusts Careers webpage Careers :: East Cheshire NHS Trust for more information about working for East Cheshire NHS Trust.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome all applications irrespective of age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, race or religion. The Trust is a Disability Confident Leader and as such, applicants with disabilities will be offered an interview providing they meet the minimum criteria for the post (outlined in the Person Specification).

We understand that some applicants may choose to use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in preparing their application. While this is not discouraged, it is essential to personalise this information, particularly your supporting information section as these tools cannot fully grasp the context or requirements of the job youre applying for. We kindly remind candidates that all submissions must be truthful and accurately reflect your own experiences and suitability for this role. Personal integrity and authenticity are central to our recruitment process and being a member of East Cheshire NHS Trust.

Applicants are advised to apply early as we reserve the right to close the advert prior to the advertised closing date should we receive a large number of applications.

We look forward to receiving your application.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• RGN/RN/RSCN
• Nursing Degree
• Masters level short courses in specialist area or evidence of working towards
• Teaching/ mentoring qualification
• Evidence of continuing professional development

Desirable

• Non medical prescriber
• Communication/ counselling skills training

Knowledge

Essential

• In-depth knowledge of recent NHS legislation, recommendations for specialist area
• Detailed awareness of the national and local priorities and changing trends in specialist area.

Skills

Essential

• Ability to manage/ lead junior colleagues
• Advanced communication, negotiation and listening skills
• Ability to make appropriate decisions at all levels
• Audit skills
• Ability to prioritise workload, achieving a balance between clinical and other aspects of role
• Ability to work autonomously and as part of team
• Ability to cope under pressure
• Proactive, takes own initiative
• Supportive team member

Experience

Essential

• Proven post registration experience, in the relevant specialism
• Experience of planning and completing audit / research
• Experience of teaching and mentoring of staff
• Experience of undertaking projects
• Experience of implementing change

Further Information

Essential

• Please provide any additional relevant information to support your application. Please note that this is a non-scoring question.

Other Role Requirements

Essential

• Please refer to the job description and person specification for further details regarding the role requirements

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

East Cheshire NHS Trust

Address

Macclesfield District

General Hospital

Victoria Road, Macclesfield

SK10 3BL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.eastcheshire.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Winterton Medical Practice

JOB DESCRIPTION

POSITION: Practice Nurse

ROLE:To provide effective nursing services for the practice population.

KEY TASKS

The post holder will be responsible for the day to day management of patients in the treatment room and will, when required:

1) Administer immunisation vaccinations and other injections to patients, as prescribed by the Doctors.

2) Carry out blood sugar and haemoglobin measurement, urine tests, ECGs and any other patient investigations as ordered by the Doctors.

3) Assist Doctors in performing gynaecological or other examination, as required.

4) Carry out cervical cytology.

5) Retain responsibility for patient continuing wound care, with referral to Doctors if necessary.

6) Provide a phlebotomy service for patients alongside the healthcare team

7) Carry out medication reviews as per practice protocols e.g. Hypertension, Pill checks, Hypothyroid

8) Operate a childhood vaccination clinic.

9) Carry out annual Asthma reviews and refer to GP if appropriate

10) Maintain adequate stocks of drugs and supplies, in the treatment room and examination room.

11) Ensure adequate cleaning and sterilising of equipment.

12) Promote healthy living and lifestyles for all patients.

13) Assist in the management of patients with chronic disease particularly patients with Asthma/COPD providing nursing support through face to face consultation and telephone reviews.

14) Assist in the induction and training of new staff along with trainee registrars and medical students.

15) Perform any other nursing tasks as required by the practice.

16) Identify vaccinations required for foreign travel and operate a travel clinic, giving relevant vaccinations/advice and discussing malaria prophylaxis.

17) Nurses holding the community nursing prescribing qualification will prescribe as appropriate from the formulary for dressings and wound management.

PROFESSIONALISM

Practice nurses will:

1) Keep accurate, contemporaneous electronic patient records for each patient in the appropriate manner.

2) Be aware of, and work in accordance with, all practice policies and protocols relevant to your role.

3) Identify their own training needs and actively participate in any training identified as being necessary by their manager or employer.

4) Participate in the training of new nursing staff.

5) Attend regular staff meetings, to maintain adequate communication.

6) Participate in staff development and performance review on which salary increments will be based.

7) Report to Practice/Assistant Manager any complaint, accidents, or any untoward incidents.

8) Work at all times in accordance with the NMCs code of professional conduct and the scope of professional practice.

9) Act as a resource for information and advice to other nurses in the team.

PERSONAL

Practice nurses will:

1) Be aware of and work in accordance with the Health and Safety at Work Act thereby working in a safe efficient manner.

2) Adhere to the uniform policy of the practice, always having a neat and tidy appearance.

3) Work contracted hours and holiday cover as per duty rota and extra hours by mutual agreement, to meet the demands of the practice.

4) Perform their duties in a calm, professional and competent manner.

Research

• Co-ordinate, manage and liaise between GP's, staff and research teams to maximise recruitment opportunities in the Practice

• The pro-active management of all research activity in the practice under guidance of the Practice lead for research.

• Update research tracker for all new research studies.

• Summarise all research studies and send summary to research GP partners for approval

• Submit Expression of Interests (EOI) even if its a Yes or No

• Invoice for each approved study (if required)

• Delegate as appropriate to the Business Support Administrator

• Attend Cluster Meetings/ Research Meetings

• Attend Bi-monthly meetings with Networks Engagement Officers.

• Attend six-month performance review meeting with the Research Delivery Manager and Engagement Officer

• Maintain paper and electronic copies of research information

• Maintain GCP accreditation

• Submission of sites monthly research activity reports to CRN Y&H.

• Participation in approved studies, running clinics, liaising with patients either face to face or by telephone while adhering to study specific guidelines.

This Job Description will be subject to development and review.

Person Specification

English Language

Essential

• Fluency in written / spoken English

Experience

Essential

• At least 3 years past registration experience.
• Ability to work independently & autonomously.
• Experience of working in Primary Care as a practice nurse.
• Experience working with patients with Asthma or COPD.

Qualifications

Essential

• RGN with valid NMC registration
• Nursing Qualification
• Experience and Special Interest in Respiratory

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Winterton Medical Practice

Address

Manlake Avenue

Winterton

Scunthorpe

DN15 9TA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.wintertonmedicalpractice.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see Job Description and Person Specification attached.

Advertising Date: 28th September 2026

Closing Date: 12th October 2026

Shortlisting Date: 13th October 2026

Proposed Interview date: TBC

Please note this vacancy may close early if a high number of applications is reached.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Full GMC registration at the time of application
• MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
• MRCP or equivalent medical qualification
• MD/PHD or equivalent medical qualification
• Further Higher degree

Knowledge

Essential

• Evidence of achievement of competencies by time of appointment in line with GMC standards/Good Medical Practice including: o Good clinical care o Maintaining good medical practice o Good relationships and communication with o Good working relationships with colleagues o Good teaching and training o Professional behaviour and probity o Delivery of good acute clinical care

Skills

Essential

• Demonstrate skills in written and spoken English that are adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues
• Appropriate knowledge base and ability to apply sound clinical judgement to problems
• Demonstrates the necessary range, depth and breadth of competencies specified in the General Obstetrics & Gynaecology curriculum and applying to this post
• RCOG ATSM or equivalent and demonstrable experience including that relating to a special interest to complement existing colleagues e.g., Advanced Labour ward practice ATSM plus any of following: High Risk pregnancy ATSM or Obstetric Medicine ATSM or Fetal Medicine ATSM or Urogynaecology & vaginal surgery ATSM or Subfertility & reproductive health ATSM or Benign abdominal surgery: open & laparoscopic ATSM or Acute gynaecology and early pregnancy ATSM or Menopause ATSM or Hysteroscopy ATSM or Colposcopy ATSM or Vulvar disease ATSM or Labour ward lead ATSM.
• Demonstrable experience to manage a Labour Ward independently
• Knowledge and experience to participate on the Consultant on call rota
• Demonstrates ability to undertake robust audit / research within team structure within the last 3 years.
• Evidence of appropriate teaching experience within the last 3 years
• Demonstrates clarity in written/spoken communication & capacity to adapt language as appropriate to the situation
• Able to build rapport, listen, persuade & negotiate
• Capacity to use logical/lateral thinking to solve problems/make decisions
• Capacity to work effectively with others.
• Able to work in multi-professional teams
• Able to supervise junior medical staff
• Capacity to take in others' perspectives and treat others with understanding
• Sees patients as people
• Capacity to manage/prioritise time and information effectively
• Capacity to prioritise own workload
• Basic IT skills
• Capacity to monitor developing situations and anticipate issues
• Capacity to operate under pressure. Demonstrates initiative & resilience to cope with changing circumstances

Desirable

• Special interest accreditation in e.g. Medical education ATSM or Paediatric & adolescent gynaecology ATSM
• Evidence of relevant academic achievements, e.g. degrees, awards, in the last 5 years.
• Evidence of relevant research e.g. presentations, publications in peer reviewed journals within the last 5 years

Other

Essential

• Is up to date and fit to practise safely
• Ability to provide complete details of employment history
• ALL sections of application form FULLY completed according to written guidelines
• Professional Integrity: Capacity to take responsibility for own actions.
• Demonstrates respect for all

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Whiston Hospital

Warrington Road

Whiston

L35 5DR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.merseywestlancs.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please ensure you have read through the attached Job Description and Person Specification before submitting your application.

Advertising date: 28th September 2026

Closing date: 4th October 2026

Shortlisting date:5th October 2026

Proposed Interview date: TBC

Please note, this post may close earlier than advertised if a sufficient number of applications are received.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse/Operating Department Practitioner with current NMC or HCPC Registration

Desirable

• Relevant diploma or degree, or working towards.
• Teaching and assessing/mentoring qualification
• Related ENB/Theatre courses

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

• Knowledge of clinical skills required to undertake the role
• Knowledge of current professional & clinical issues
• Knowledge of Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults procedures

Desirable

• Substantial post registration experience within an acute hospital setting
• Substantial post registration experience

Skills

Essential

• Excellent communication skills
• Excellent time management, record management and organisational skills
• Ability to work well in a multi-disciplinary team

Other

Essential

• Motivated individual, commitment to personal & professional development
• Flexible and adaptable approach

Values

Essential

• We are kind
• We are open
• We are inclusive

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Southport District General Hospital

Town Lane

Southport

PR8 6PN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.merseywestlancs.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Frequent exposure to body fluids, e.g., blood and urine
• Occasional exposure to aggressive behaviour
• Frequent use of computer screens
• The Postholder/s should respect patient confidentiality at all times and not divulge
• patient information unless sanctioned by the requirements of the role. Any breach of
• patient confidentiality would constitute gross misconduct and result in dismissal
• To work as a Phlebotomist within a General Practice setting and be part of the
• Primary Healthcare team providing high-quality and forward-
• thinking care to meet the needs of the practice population. Whilst phlebotomy cover
• is sought, additional Healthcare Assistant skills would be of value.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• QualificationsGCSE or equivalent to grade C or above.

Knowledge

Essential

• Trained in venepuncture.
• Demonstrates an understanding of primary care.
• Willing to develop clinical skills and competency relevant to the role.

Skills

Essential

• Ability to handle simple medical equipment and undertake phlebotomy (dexterity and manipulation skills).
• Frequent requirement for light physical effort for short periods.
• Ability to work within manual-handling policy.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Employer details

Employer name

Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Corner Place Surgery

46A Dartmouth Road

Paignton

TQ4 5AH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.torbayandsouthdevon.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Winterton Medical Practice

JOB DESCRIPTION

POSITION: CLEANER

RESPONSIBLE TO: The Assistant Practice

Manager

ROLE: Cleaning the property of the Practice as directed in line with current protocol

Summary

Responsible for the cleaning of the surgery buildings & property, in line with current guidelines and protocol. Good organisational and interpersonal skills will be required for the role. The ability to multi task and to possess the physical capability to engage in manual labour will be beneficial.

Any issues should be reported in the first instance to the Assistant Practice Manager, who will liaise with the Practice Manager as required. The ability to work well with other members of the team and to assist in the training of new staff may also be a requirement of the role.

Description

General cleaning duties within the surgery as part of the cleaning team will feature. These duties are to be undertaken in line with the Practice cleaning programmes, and with adherence to current protocols. Emptying of Clinical waste bins and filling the hand sanitizer stations.

Skills

Being courteous, honest and practical Being reliable and punctual Following health and safety regulations Liaising with other workers internal and external

Be aware of, and work in accordance with the Health and Safety at Work Act, thereby working in a safe and efficient manner.

Perform their duties in a professional and competent manner

Accurate completion of daily cleaning plans for the surgery to demonstrate adherence to current infection control guidelines & CCG directives

Adhere to the guidance detailed in the Staff Handbook which forms part of the terms and conditions of employment

This Job Description will be subject to development and review

Person Specification

English Language

Essential

• Fluency in written / spoken English

Experience

Desirable

• Previous experience working in a cleaning role desireable

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

Winterton Medical Practice

Address

Winterton Medical Practice

Manlake Avenue

Winterton

Scunthorpe

DN15 9TA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.wintertonmedicalpractice.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

The practice manager is responsible for:

Business Management

• Contract performance monitoring, review and sign up
• Keep abreast of new business changes and opportunities and produce workable solutions to present to the GP Partners
• Lead on business development, systems and project management
• Develop business protocols and procedures, review and update as required
• Manage the procurement of practice equipment, supplies and services within target budgets
• Maintain full and comprehensive insurance cover for the building and contents, including public and employers liability
• Attend business meetings and represent the GP practice at external meetings where considered appropriate by the GP Partnership, including PCN meetings.
• Lead the online presence of the practice
• Plan, schedule and chairing of meetings ensuring agendas are prepared, meeting minutes taken and actions undertaken
• Lead on all matters related to the management and maintenance of the practice premises
• Lead on health and safety matters and conduct annual risk assessments
• Ensure the fire safety standards and training are maintained in line with legislation
• Ensure the building is safe and secure at all times
• Finance
• Explore and deliver opportunities to improve profitability through maximising income and management of overhead expenditure
• Manage contracts for services e.g. utilities, maintenance, gardening, window cleaning, etc ensuring value for money
• Maintain an effective liaison with the finance colleagues

Contract Delivery, Performance and Quality

• Lead on change and continuous improvement initiatives; coordinating all projects within the practice
• Interpret and lead on implementation of national, local and practice quality standards alongside the GP Partners
• Oversee the development and management of patient services
• Lead on all matters related to the demand and capacity of services and appointments and work with the GP Partners and the clinical team to overcome challenges and seek solutions together
• Lead on ensuring that all clinicians are registered with the appropriate professional body, revalidation has been undertaken and ensure that DBS and liability insurance is in place
• Lead on all matters related to the Care Quality Commission (CQC) registration and compliance with the registered manager
• Ensure the team achieve QoF targets
• Lead with the partners on Equality & Diversity
• Lead on all Health and Safety matters related to the GP practice
• Lead on IT matters including with the partners overseeing confidentiality and adherence to GDPR
• Respond appropriately to any Freedom of Information requests
• Implement the Practice Complaints Procedure
• Implement the Significant Events Procedure
• Alert other team members to issues of quality and risk
• Effectively manage own time, workload and resources
• Maintain responsibility for own personal development
• Communicate effectively with other team members, external agencies and organisations, with patients and carers and the Patient Group as and when appropriate
• Recognise peoples needs for alternative methods of communication and respond accordingly

Human Resources

• Lead on all matters related to human resource management in line with General Practice/NHS standards and good practice to include performance and disciplinary
• Be the direct line manager for the administrative team and on non-clinical matters for the nursing and salaried GP team
• Oversee the recruitment and retention of staff
• Oversee staff induction and ongoing training needs
• Lead on performance management for employed staff
• Develop staff skill-mix, monitor skill-mix, deployment of staff and set role boundaries
• Implement an effective staff appraisal process
• Ensure all staff have an up-to-date DBS check as required for their role
• Ensure all staff are competent and safe to carry out their work including initial employment checks
• Maintain and develop the practices employment policies and procedures to comply with all relevant employment legislation

Equality and Diversity

• The post holder will support the equality, diversity and rights of patients, carers and colleagues
• Act in a way that recognises the importance of peoples rights, interpreting them in a way that is consistent with practice procedures and policies, and current legislation
• Respect the privacy, dignity, needs and beliefs of patients, carers and colleagues
• Behave in a manner that is welcoming to and of the individual, is non-judgmental and respects their circumstances, feelings, priorities and rights

This job description does not represent an exhaustive list of duties and may be amended in the light of practice and service changes and developments. There may be on occasion, a requirement to carry out other tasks; this will be dependent upon factors such as workload and staffing levels.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working in an NHS Primary Care setting or GP Practice
• High levels of integrity with patient care being a priority
• Sensitive and empathetic in distressing situations
• Ability to work under pressure
• Confident, assertive, and resilient
• Motivated with an ability to drive and deliver change effectively
• Flexibility to work outside of core office hours
• Maintains confidentiality at all time
• Experience of managing accounting procedures including budget and cash flow forecasting
• Experience of managing multidisciplinary teams
• Experience of performance management, including appraisal writing, staff development and disciplinary procedures
• Experience of successfully developing and implementing projects, workforce planning and practice development
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills (written, oral and presenting)
• Strong IT skills (generic)
• Excellent leadership skills
• Ability to prioritise, delegate and work to tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• SystmOne or similar user skills
• Effective time management (Planning & Organising)
• Ability to network and build relationships
• Ability to develop, implement and embed policy and procedure
• Ability to motivate teams enhance morale and maintain a positive working environment including team building sessions
• Polite and confident
• Flexible and cooperative
• Ability to use initiative and judgement with a solution focused approach

Qualifications

Essential

• Good standard of education with excellent literacy and numeracy skills

Desirable

• AMSPAR Qualification / Post Graduate level HR, Business or Primary Care Management qualification of similar

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

Bryn Cross Surgery

Address

Bryn Cross Surgery

246 Wigan Road

Ashton-in-makerfield

Wigan

Lancashire

WN4 0AR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://bryncrosssurgery.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

The job duties include, but are not exclusive to:

• Deliver diabetes related care (where suitable training has been undertaking), or demonstrate a desire to undertake relevant training including in diabetes, COPD, and asthma
• Carry out general observations and offering tailored lifestyle advice for various health checks and initiatives. Including health promotion and motivational interviewing
• Manage wound care, including acute, chronic, and post-operative wounds. Assessing for infection and promoting wound healing, including ulcer care
• Provide routine, childhood and seasonal immunisations as required
• Travel advice and vaccinations
• Perform cytology and female health care
• Ability to recognise and manage anaphylaxis or cardiac arrest situation in line with current UK guidelines.

Ready to join us...

If you are looking for a rewarding role and becoming part of a great team of people, then please apply.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working accordance with the UKCC Code of Professional Conduct and The Scope of Professional Practice;
• Demonstrable experience of working as part of a team;
• Demonstrable experience of working in partnership with other agencies

Desirable

• Experience of using EMIS Web;
• Experience of Primary Care;
• Experience of General Practice

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered General Nurse;
• Full NMC Registration;
• Specific training in Primary Care Nursing;
• Diabetes diploma or equivalent;
• Demonstrable commitment to professional development;
• Willingness to undertake further training to fulfil the post;
• Treatment room experience;
• Chronic disease management

Desirable

• Asthma diploma or equivalent;
• COPD diploma or equivalent

Skills and Abilities

Essential

• Excellent clinical skills;
• Excellent communication skills;
• Excellent interpersonal skills;
• Good personal organisation;
• Good keyboard and computer skills

Desirable

• Ability to use Microsoft Outlook;
• Ability to use MS Word and Excel;
• Ability to learn new software

Personal Qualities & Attributes

Essential

• Ability to demonstrate enthusiasm to developing nursing skills;
• An understanding, acceptance and adherence to the need for strict confidentiality;
• Commitment to ensuring equity of access to health care for all;
• Ability to use own judgement, resourcefulness and common sense;
• Ability to work without direct supervision and determine own workload priorities;
• Ability to work as part of an integrated multi-skilled team;
• Pleasant and articulate;
• Able to work under pressure;
• Able to work in a changing environment

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Downend Health Group

Address

The Willow Surgery

Hill House Road, Downend

Bristol

BS16 5FJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.downendhealthgroup.com (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

To find out more information about this position, please see attached the job description and personal specification required.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Strong experience in either a community pharmacy or a primary care setting
• Confident in analysing and presenting information to health professionals

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered pharmacy technician with the GPhC
• Diploma Level 3 in pharmacy services, or equivalent

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Primary Care Careers

Address

Botesdale

Diss

Norfolk

IP22 1DW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.eoeprimarycarecareers.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached Job description for full details

Clinical or technical

To take a leading role in the advanced assessment, clinical diagnosis and treatment of patients with acute medical illnesses. These patients often have complex and or chronic presentation.

To act as a lead specialist occupational therapy resource using highly developed clinical skills in theoretical knowledge and relevant practical experience.

To be responsible as an autonomous practitioner to undertake a significant specialist clinical caseload and use excellent clinical reasoning skills to utilise a wide range of treatment skills and options to formulate a specialised programme of care using a range of interventions.

To use investigative and analytical skills, manual assessment techniques and diagnostic procedures to assess complex patients, to support other more junior staff with their patients as required and to make referrals to other disciplines and agencies as appropriate.

To formulate accurate prognoses and recommend best course of intervention, developing comprehensive discharge plans.

To support less experienced staff with their patient caseload.

To set and maintain a high standard of clinical care using evidence-based practice, keeping up to date with clinical developments, analysing current research, critiquing and implementing changes in clinical practice and encouraging this throughout the team.

To use ongoing investigative and analytical skills, assessment techniques and diagnostic procedures to assess complex patients.

To demonstrate sound clinical reasoning skills and select appropriate treatments.

To be able to adapt treatments dependent on clinical outcome and formulate an appropriate plan.

To attend relevant board rounds and meetings as required, to ensure appropriate management and effective and timely discharge of patients.

Leadership or managerial

Work in close conjunction with Clinical Lead for PT and OT for Medicine and other Band 7 Team Leads

To be jointly responsible for the day-to-day operational management of the occupational therapy and physiotherapy service to the medical wards as the Trust reconfigures its bed base.

Act as a role model and resource, providing information and promoting high standards of patient care, whilst working closely with other professionals

Supervise junior and senior staff within team.

Effectively plan the daily management of a caseload of patients by prioritising clinical work, responding to urgent referrals and frequently unpredictable work patterns

Maintain the high standards of the service by contributing to the individual team and service objectives.

Ensure team working within Ashford and St Peters Hospitals, assisting other members to effectively prioritise, plan and manage their caseloads.

Demonstrate ability to prioritise clinical and managerial work and balance other patient related and professional activities as the department requires.

Participate in the appraisal scheme as an appraiser and appraisee

To work with the Therapy Managers in developing strategic and operational management of the Occupational Therapy Service.

Demonstrate a high level of understanding of clinical governance and clinical risk

Initiate and lead projects to develop services in line with recent NHS initiatives and guidance and in response to local demand.

Work as part of the Occupational therapy Team to provide an efficient and effective service.

Communication

Demonstrate ability to communicate complex and sensitive information to patients, carers and other staff including imparting unwelcome news relating to their rehabilitation potential and gaining consent for treatment.

Assess patients understanding of treatment proposals, gain valid consent and have the capacity to work within a legal framework with patients who lack capacity to consent to treatment..

Take responsibility for leading/supporting local team meetings to ensure accurate and timely information giving and receiving.

Initiate and maintain good contact with local service both internally and externally.

Provide advice to other disciplines both internally and externally to ensure a multidisciplinary approach to care.

Initiate and maintain contacts with local and national clinical interest groups appropriate to the clinical field and to share and disseminate knowledge with colleagues working within the directorate.

Education

Supervise and lead on the professional development and training of Occupational Therapists and other members of the team in the specialist field.

Undertake regular supervision with individuals to support clinical reasoning and to undertake joint problem patient sessions as facilitator and participant.

Take responsibility for the training of junior staff, students or assistants/technicians within own clinical area.

Participate in any training sessions as a recipient and facilitator within the department and MDT.

Disseminate any training received to other staff and healthcare professionals.

Be actively involved in special interest groups to share and disseminate knowledge to colleagues.

Information and reporting

Collect & record data accurately in accordance with professional guidelines and ASPH Values.

Research and Development

To take responsibility for the writing of evidence based clinical guidelines and protocols as appropriate to the speciality and for regularly reviewing and updating those guidelines.

Demonstrate the use of relevant information and research findings to support and promote evidence-based practice within the clinical area.

Promote clinical excellence through initiating & participating in setting, maintaining and monitoring standards of care within a clinical governance framework.

Participate in both clinical and organisational audit to continually evaluate the effectiveness of the service.

Service improvement

Monitor and maintain acceptable standards of care in conjunction with the multi-disciplinary team

To develop services in line with recent NHS and other initiatives and guidance.

General responsibilities

To support the department and organisation by carrying out any other duties as qualified and able,

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Degree/Diploma in Occupational therapy
• Appropriate training at MSc Level of equivalent experiential development

Desirable

• Leadership training

Experience

Essential

• Experience as a senior OT in surgery/cardiorespiratory/neuro/general and elderly medicine
• Experience working within an acute hospital setting
• Supervision of junior and/or support staff
• Experience of leading a team

Desirable

• Experience in teaching in a variety of ways

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

• Advanced assessment, treatment, clinical reasoning and discharge planning
• Knowledge of relevant clinical guidelines
• Use of audit to improve interventions/services

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Ashford & St. Peter's Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

St. Peter's Hospital

Guildford Road

Chertsey

KT16 0PZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.ashfordstpeters.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

UKVI Sponsorship: This role is eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route, as defined by UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI). We welcome applications from individuals who require sponsorship to work in the UK. Sponsorship will be offered subject to meeting UKVI eligibility criteria.

Our DCHFT Job Description and Person Specification (attached) tells you all about this role, what to expect and what is needed to succeed. When completing your application please make sure to tell us how your experience and skills fit the person specification.

Please contact us at [email protected] if you are unable to view or download the attachment.

For all our roles, we are looking for staff who hold our Trust Values of Integrity, Respect Teamwork and Excellence, and who are passionate about providing the best patient care. To read more about our Trust and our Values search Dorset County Hospital online.

Person Specification

Education, Qualifications & Training

Essential

• To have a degree in registered nursing
• Registered with NMC
• Evidence of other relevant and recent CPD/ training.

Desirable

• Membership of relevant special interest group.

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

• Minimum of 2 year's post registration experience in the following areas: Significant and recent post registration experience in the following areas: General Medicine & Surgery, Orthopaedics, Elderly Care, A/E, Critical Care, Respiratory

Desirable

• Experience of working in the community
• Demonstrate an understanding of professional nursing issues and the 6 C's

Skills & Abilities

Essential

• Evidence of ability to practice as competent autonomous practitioner.
• Demonstrate an understanding of confidentiality
• Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team
• To have a full UK driving licence
• Evidence of ability to maintain effective working relationships with colleagues, patients and visitors
• Evidence of an ability to manage time effectively

Desirable

• Understanding of clinical governance and its requirements especially risk management

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Dorset County Hospital

Williams Avenue

Dorchester

DT1 2JY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.dchft.nhs.uk/working-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

See Job Description for further details.

Recruitment selection processes are based on competence (see Person specification) and values. An applicant guide to help and support you through your recruitment journey can be accessed at the bottom of this page.

If you have a disability that meets the definition set out in the Equality Act 2010, and you can show that you meet the essential criteria described in the person specification for an available position, please answer YES to the question: Do you wish to be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme?

Please inform the team if you have any special support needs to be considered as part of the interview and selection processes.

The trust offers a Guaranteed Interview Scheme to any armed forces community applicants who meet the essential criteria for the post.

If a DBS is required for your role, you are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. A small annual fee applies which is payable to the DBS Service.Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costswill be deducted from their salary over the first three months of employment.

New entrants to the NHS will commence on the minimum of the scale stated above.

Applicants requiring sponsorship may wish to determine the likelihood of obtaining sponsorship for this position by assessing themselves against the criteria on the gov.uk website - https://www.gov.uk/check-uk-visa.

The Trust will not sponsor where the starting salary does not meet immigration rules

Applicants are advised to apply early as if a large number of applications are received for this post, we reserve the right to close the vacancy prior to the advertised date.

Good luck with your application.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• MSc Advanced Practice/Clinical Masters with evidence of clinical competencies sign off
• AHP or Nursing Diploma or Degree HCPC/NMC Registered
• Continuous Professional Development portfolio and relevant clinical skills to support clinical practice.

Desirable

• Trained in Intermediate Life Support
• Recognised teaching/assessing qualification

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Knowledge of advanced clinical, psychological, and social needs of patient care

Desirable

• Evidence of change management and/or innovative practice

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Countess of Chester Hospital

Liverpool Road

Chester

CH2 1UL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.coch.nhs.uk/working-with-us.aspx (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

1. To use the Trusts information systems appropriately in the outpatient hand therapy department to record all referrals ensuring data accuracy with patient details, referrer details and referral dates highlighting any referrals which require urgent attention and investigating any discrepancies or missing information.

2. To ensure that clinic appointments are used effectively and efficiently with appropriate bookings made according to the type and urgency of treatment required.

3. To send any relevant paperwork or telephone patients informing them of an appointment time/changes and any other relevant information pertinent to their appointment.

4. Work with the iMSK admin hub to process iMSK referrals for health professional teams.

5. To undertake the full range of reception duties for the hand therapy outpatient department. This will include assisting patients whilst checking in, out-coming appointments and rebooking appointments with the patient.

6. To deal with telephone enquiries regarding all hand therapy outpatient appointments and to make appropriate changes/amendments using the Trusts information systems in line with departmental guidance.

7. Action daily reports that show appointment cancellations or require those that require rebooking in order to maximise clinic utilisation.

8. To advise patients of non-clinical information e.g., outpatient waiting times.

9. To update the waiting list records as required.

10. To prepare patient records for the hand therapy department.

11. To be responsible for booking transport for patients and liaising with the transport services to ensure that patients arrival and return journeys are planned in conjunction with patient need and clinic requirements.

12. To file and archive clinical records

13. To run daily reports and any other ad hoc reports from the Trusts information system.

14. To be responsible, in cooperation with the senior hand therapy staff for cancelling clinics in the event of unplanned absence adhering to department policies.

15.To discharge patients in line with the departmental policies and procedures.

16. To make changes to clinic templates as required

17. To collect, open and date stamp post for the department.

18. To undertake photocopying and other general clerical duties as required for the hand therapy department.

19. To attend staff meetings and any other meetings as appropriate.

20. To liaise with GPs, medical staff, wards, physiotherapists, iMSK admin hub and colleagues as required.

21. To provide cover for other non-clinical roles within the department as required

22. To assist with ordering stationery and other office supplies.

23. To assist in running the hand therapy equipment shop, ensuring efficient handling of cash in line with policies and procedures.

24. To assist in the process of patients and other parties accessing medical records. Ensuring that correspondence with solicitors and other communication is carried out in a timely manner in accordance with policies and procedures.

25. To maintain a safe working environment liaising with other departments and completing incident forms as required.

26. To prioritise workload and work without supervision when necessary.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Achieved English + Maths Qualification

Desirable

• Knowledge of Microsoft Computer Packages

Experience

Essential

• Telephone + Face to Face Customer/Patient Experience
• Team Working
• Taking initiative
• Meeting goals/deadlines

Desirable

• Experience working in a health or social care setting

Skills

Essential

• Good communication skills
• Able to work to deadlines and under pressure
• Good organisational skills
• Able to prioritise workload
• Flexible

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

Ashford & St. Peter's Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Ashford Hospital

London Road

Ashford, Surrey

TW15 3AA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.ashfordstpeters.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Follow Trust and departmental processes and procedures to ensure a high quality, resource efficient and cost effective service is provided.
• Ensure patient folders are created and prepped and made available for all outpatient activity including Cardiac Diagnostics and TB contact clinics. All folders must be available within the agreed time limits and are presented in a tidy and cohesive order in line with NHSLA.
• To ensure all required data is accurately and appropriately recorded in the PAS system within agreed timeframes. Of particular importance is data relating to patient demographics, appointments, 18 week referral to treatment pathway.
• Update of all outpatient appointment outcomes at the end of each clinic session i.e. cache up, ensuring all relevant actions have been completed for each patient.
• To ensure that patients/callers needs are met with regard to booking systems, and/or general enquiries.
• To sensitively explain to patients where their appointments have been cancelled or postponed and ensure a new appointment is negotiated, as required.
• To deal sympathetically with distressed patients and families.
• To deal with patient complaints concerning Outpatient appointment details/ cancellations referring angry/distressed patients on to a senior member of the Outpatients Team when necessary.
• To notify the Team Leader Central Booking if there are any issues with clinic capacity for future appointments.
• To work and rotate on various clinics in Outpatients, Cardiac Diagnostics and Contact Clinic to ensure adequate skill mix and cover within the team.
• To prioritise, book and change appointments on both PAS and the Choose and Book System on a daily basis according to clinical urgency, clinic capacity and waiting time targets.
• Ensure familiarity and compliance with the Trusts Access Policy.
• Maintain statistics of each clinic session and provide to the Team Leader Central Booking Team.
• Open post and re-direct as appropriate to other departments.
• Liaise with GP practices or other NHS organisations to retrieve missing referrals or gain additional information around patient referrals when necessary.
• To provide a high standard of customer care to patients and their careers through clear communications.
• Ensure that patient reminder letters are generated from the PAS on a daily basis and posted to patients in a timely manner.
• Assist clinical staff in retrieval of scanned images from the EDMS.
• Ensure the Outpatient reception desk is appropriately staffed during busy times to support patient flow.
• To ensure that any change of patient details are made on PAS promptly at the point of referral or appointment confirmation.
• Demonstrate and explain outpatient administrative processes, practices and procedures to new and less experienced staff.
• To answer the telephone and deal with queries and requests in a prompt, pleasant and helpful manner, referring on, as necessary to the appropriate member of the Team.
• To provide cover to the Access Team, Medical Secretariat and Health Records Team for roles equivalent to own post or grade if required.
• To minimize hazards in the working area and report any identifiable hazards to the
• Line Manager. To adhere to all safe systems of work applicable to the work area.
• Ensure all patient folders from each outpatient clinic are collated and prepped prior to sending to Health Records to be scanned in to the EDMS.
• Liaise with Outpatient, Cardiac Diagnostic and Contact Clinic staff to ensure all aspects of service delivery are aligned with service requirements.
• Scan documentation using the departmental scanning devices and index records accordingly to ensure documentation is classified and indexed to the correct patient record.
• Undertake regular maintenance and cleansing of scanning devices to ensure devices are appropriately maintained and remain operational.
• Maintain accurate and up to date records of work undertaken on a daily basis to ensure departmental KPIs and service level agreements can be monitored.
• Participate and contribute to departmental meetings including objective setting and feedback discussions.
• Ensure any requests for disclosure of information are directed to the Health Records Coordinator and Information Governance Officer.
• Participate in departmental audits as and when required.
• Maintain records (paper and electronic) in an accurate and timely manner.
• Report any incidents direct to the departmental manager immediately and ensure the Trust incident reporting process is followed.
• Ensure that lifting and handling guidelines are adhered to.
• Comply with all Health and Safety requirements within the Trust.
• Collect and deliver patient folders to and from Health Records Department following completion of Outpatient Clinic sessions.
• Follow and comply with departmental procedure documentation. When new procedures are implemented or existing documentation updated, staff must familiarize themselves with the changes.
• Work as part of a team to ensure that an efficient service is provided at all times.
• Liaise effectively with all disciplines of staff to ensure efficient lines of communication are maintained at all times.
• Check stationary requirements and inform Team Leader Central Booking Team if extra stock is required to maintain service delivery.
• To undertake any other duties required by manager appropriate to the grade and relevant to the role.
• Be flexible to the needs of the service to support effective delivery of service.
• Be adaptable to and support future changes of the service.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• GCSE English OR equivalent

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Conversant with administrative practice
• Previous office experience
• Working in a team
• Maintaining confidentiality
• Working under pressure or in a fast pace environment

Desirable

• Microsoft Excel
• PAS

Skills and Abilities

Essential

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to prioritise
• Reliable and works to high standards
• Adaptable to change
• Sensitive and caring
• Excellent organisational and time management skills
• Excellent IT skills and competent in the use of Microsoft Office Word, Excel and Outlook

Desirable

• Previous experience of a healthcare setting
• Problem Solving
• Able to work on own initiative.

Values and Behaviours

Essential

• Flexible
• Positive approach to work

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital

Address

Liverpool Heart & Chest Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Thomas Drive

Liverpool

L14 3PE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.lhch.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)